• iAmTheTot@kbin.social
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            7 months ago

            Yes?
            My comment should not be read as “the violence has already begun and ended, and no more will occur” but rather more like “we are past the point at which violence has begun”. I was implying that violence is not inevitable, it’s already here.

            • massacre@lemmy.world
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              7 months ago

              No offense, but then “happening” would have been more appropriate. The other commenter is correct about “happened” being past tense as in… it’s over. Or you could have used “has happened” which leaves a bit of room for future violence. But this is pedantry at it’s best - you’re intent having been acknowledged. :)

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        7 months ago

        Worse: From a random citizen that was tried in a court of law and found guilty. The governor used his powers to claim absolution (or worser still: justification).

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      7 months ago

      In this context your comment means the violent from protestors/revolutionaries has already happened. That’s why everyone’s confused and asking for clarification